Dental accidents constitute an emergency and deciding what to do depends on their nature. Here’s a list of dental emergencies and a tip on what action you should take in each case. First-time toothaches announce gum infection or teeth that have been exposed to trauma.

In contemporary dental practice, one sure way of making a precise diagnosis is the use of the high tech digital x-rays, also described as digital dental radiographs. These are x-rays that use digital sensors to produce detailed images of your teeth and gum while displaying any medical issues affecting your dental structure.

If you are not comfortable with your extra-pointy canines, consider fixing them to better fit in the structure of the rest of the teeth. This is done through two complementary procedures: reshaping and bonding.